Arkholme C of E Primary School Open New Classroom

 On Friday 17th July, the new classroom building for nursery and reception children, was opened by the School’s Chair of Governors. Many parents, relations and friends joined the pupils on the sunny afternoon.

 Four Rotarians attended the open-air ceremony which was preceded by a welcome from Head Teacher, Mrs Joy Ingram; then followed a performance by the school band and then the school choir. The high wind challenged the instrumentalists to keep their music sheets from blowing away. 




Past President Anthony Chick then presented the RIBI Rotakids Citation for Achievement to liaison teacher, Mrs Jill Parker, and then Immediate Past President Bill Reading gave Mrs Ingram a cheque for £299, which was our contribution to purchase a teacher’s desk for the new building.

The impressive wood exterior framed building features underfloor heating and matching chairs, cupboards, shelves and tables, in a very bright and airy environment.




 

Amber Peck Installed as President of Carnforth Interact School

Carnforth Interact Club met on Friday 10th July 2015 for their handover meeting. Thirteen members of the club were present and since the last meeting two new members had joined.

The meeting was chaired by Laura Taaffe, the liaison teacher at Carnforth High School. Ian Bradley, President of Carnforth Rotary Club accompanied by Carnforth Rotarians, Past President Anthony Chick and Peter Lambson were also present.


 
The students elected Amber Peck as the new President who was presented by  chain of office by retiring President Rebecca Neale.
Nichole agreed to continue as Treasurer, whilst Olivia and Megan agreed to share the duties of club secretary.

Over the last term the Club has raised:-

Disco                      £250
Cakes                      £100
Sponsored silence £141.99
Current total.          £494.99. (Some monies still to come).

The school is collecting for a Defibrillator and  Ian Bradley agreed that Carnforth Rotary Club would finance the cover and installation of that device.

The club has received an offer from Mrs Taylor, mother of Peter Taylor, a popular student at the school who unfortunately passed away, from some of Peter's friends to support the Interact clubs activities. 

A range of potential projects for the club to support were discussed which included Operation Raleigh; Kitale School; Disabled Wheel Chair appeal; collecting Tetley Tea Bag labels. and collecting spectacles for Vision Aid.  Peter Lambson suggested a potential garden project to help North Road Primary School (and also involve Myerscough College). Peter agreed to to speak to Mr Ibison, Head Teacher North Road.
The next club meeting will be after the school holidays in September.

Ian Bradley Takes Over as Carnforth Rotary Club President

At our meeting on Thursday 9 July, President Bill Reading handed over the reins to President Elect Ian Bradley in a ceremony attended by over 40 Rotarians from Carnforth and neighbouring clubs, members of Carnforth Inner Wheel, family and friends.


 

 
Ian Bradley then presented Bill with his Past Presidents pin and President Elect PP John Blowes and President Nominee Kath Bromilow with their respective regalia.